3 applications named Y COMBINATOR
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5184548Y COMBINATOR | 35Advertising, business and retail | Ycx, Llc | 22 October 2021 | No. 214419 February 2024 | closed19 June 2024 |
| 5184549Y COMBINATOR | 36Finance, insurance and real estate | Ycx, Llc | 22 October 2021 | No. 20464 April 2022 | closed4 August 2022 |
| 5184550Y COMBINATOR | 41Education and entertainment | Ycx, Llc | 22 October 2021 | No. 20464 April 2022 | closed4 August 2022 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 35: Advertising, business and retail · application 5184548
Business consulting services, business services, namely, providing assistance in development of business strategies and product ideation, business services, namely, matching, identifying and securing private investors with entrepreneurs needing funding, business assistance with acquisition and the development of business strategies, and consultancy and advisory services in the field of business strategy, all of the…
Use claimed since 25/03/2015 · Delhi office · full journal entry
Class 36: Finance, insurance and real estate · application 5184549
Providing venture capital, development capital, private equity and investment funding to emerging and start-up companies.
Use claimed since 25/03/2015 · Delhi office · full journal entry
Class 41: Education and entertainment · application 5184550
Providing education programs in the field of business to emerging and start-up companies; Peer to peer coaching in the field of business.
Use claimed since 25/03/2015 · Delhi office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "Y COMBINATOR"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 35 (advertising, business and retail), class 36 (finance, insurance and real estate) and class 41 (education and entertainment), a new application for an identical or confusingly similar name is likely to be objected to by the Registry under Section 11 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, or opposed by the earlier applicant. Closely related classes, such as class 9 (electronics and software), class 42 (software, it and design services), class 39 (transport, logistics and travel) and class 37 (construction, installation and repair), carry the same risk.
For unrelated goods, often yes. The same word can be registered by different owners in different classes when the goods are unrelated and the earlier mark is not well known. "Y COMBINATOR" appears in 3 classes; the other 42 may still be open, subject to a search.
A small change rarely helps. Adding a word, changing a letter or using a logo does not avoid conflict on its own: marks are compared as a whole, by look, sound and idea. We already see 1 similar name in the same class (below).
Similar names in the journal
- COMBINATOcontains the name · class 19 (Building materials) · Amigos Buildwell LLP
- DR. COMBINATORsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Individual applicant (S. U.)
- DDL'S COMBINATIONsimilar spelling · class 33 (Alcoholic beverages) · The Devicolam Distilleries LTD
- COMBINATIONsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Oswal Crop Protection PVT. LTD.
- Natural Combination logosimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Proprietor of - H.S.B. Ayurvedic Products
- Combination of logosimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Individual applicant (S. K.)
- A Combination of logosimilar spelling · class 41 (Education and entertainment) · Individual applicant (N. C.)
- with combination_ logosimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Oxford Laboratories PVT. LTD.
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about Y COMBINATOR
Is Y COMBINATOR a registered trademark?
Y COMBINATOR has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (3 applications, latest on 19 February 2024). Advertisement means the Registry accepted the application; it is registered only if no opposition succeeds within four months of the journal date. The journal does not record the later outcome, so check the live register before relying on it.
Who applied for the Y COMBINATOR trademark?
As advertised: Ycx, Llc.
Can I register a trademark similar to Y COMBINATOR?
Not for the same or related goods in class 35, class 36, class 41: a confusingly similar name is likely to be refused or opposed. For unrelated goods it may be possible after a search. Ask for a free availability report before you file.
What does "advertised" mean? Read trademark status meanings, how long registration takes and how to run a trademark search.
Source and limits. Built from the Trade Marks Journal published by the Registrar of Trade Marks (a public record), issues from August 2021 onwards, as advertised and subject to transcription errors. The journal shows that an application was accepted and advertised; it does not show what happened afterwards (registration, opposition, withdrawal or abandonment), applications not yet advertised, or marks advertised before August 2021, so this is not the live register status. Applicants may ask for a correction or removal by writing to mehak@trademarkindia.pro. Information only, not legal advice and not a solicitation.